BAUtah Lunch Chats
Host Organization: State State/Region: UT Setting: OnlineA moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum.
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Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Indiana 2025 Weekly Lunch Meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana State/Region: IN Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Indiana focus, all are welcome Weekly meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!
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National Online Debate: RFK Jr. & Health
Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USJoin Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Robert F Kennedy Jr. will advance the health of the American people" Come join us for this free national debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and […]
Depolarizing Ourselves (OH – State)
Host Organization: State State/Region: OH Setting: In-person Terwilliger Lodge at Dulle Park 10530 Deerfield Rd, MontgomeryLocal Focus: Cincinnati, OH Note: This free event is to be attended online. About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Georgia Monthly Luncheon for August (GA – State)
Host Organization: State State/Region: GA Setting: In-person The 57th Fighter Group Restaurant 3829 Clairmont Road, AtlantaLocal Focus: Georgia Braver Angels Georgia monthly luncheon for August at The 57th Fighter Group Restaurant in Decatur, Georgia.
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance State/Region: WA Setting: In-person Wenatchee Public Library Douglas Street 310, Wenatchee* Local Focus: North Central Washington State Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. […]
TN Braver Angels All-Hands Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: TN - State State/Region: TN Setting: Online Online USLocal Focus: Tennessee A monthly statewide meeting for members and friends of the Memphis Area Alliance, Nashville Braver Angels , and the East Tennessee Alliance in order to meet one another, share ideas and suggestions for impact and move our mission of depolarizing forward.
Alliance/Members Meeting – Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance Discussion (MO – Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance)
Host Organization: Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance State/Region: MO Setting: In-person Boone Electric Community Building 1413 Rangeline St, ColumbiaLocal Focus: Mid-Missouri Public policy discussion on national, state, or local topic. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
BAUtah Lunch Chats
Host Organization: State State/Region: UT Setting: OnlineA moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum.
Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Indiana 2025 Weekly Lunch Meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana State/Region: IN Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Indiana focus, all are welcome Weekly meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!
Braver Games – Fun Learning and Practicing the BA Way
Host Organization: Memphis Area Alliance State/Region: TN Setting: Online Online USIt’s Sunday afternoon in the parlor, and time for Braver Games. Braver Games employ gaming techniques to educate and practice Braver Angels skills and core principles, where humor and game structure can be a great help to break through the tension of political conversations. Experience the impact, you’ll be wanting to come back for more! […]
Talking Politics Meetup
Host Organization: Braver Angels of the Southern Willamette Valley State/Region: OR Setting: In-person Oakshire Public House Madison Street 207, EugeneLocal Focus: Eugene & Springfield Area (Southern Willamette Valley), Oregon For folks who want to understand what divides us. This is a get-together for the open-minded. Pull up a chair and let's have some respectful and civil discourse about what led you to believe what you believe and vote for what you vote for. Maybe […]
August 2025 Meeting: Why is Federal Budgeting Hard?
Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County State/Region: VA Setting: In-person McLean Governmental Center 1437 Balls Hill Rd., McLean* Local Focus: Northern Virginia, DC, Metro Maryland Exploring the degree to which the deficit could be reduced by moving policy levers, and the experience of seeking common ground in a light-hearted environment. We'll be using the CRFB's "Debt-Fixer" tool. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Washington State Welcomes Those New To Braver Angels
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: WA Setting: OnlineA welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We will open with a short intro about Braver Angels and then introductions from attendees, followed by some social time that might include: ice breakers, break-out […]
Braver School Community Network Quarterly Meeting – OPEN TO ALL (CA – Orange County Alliance)
Host Organization: Orange County Alliance State/Region: CA Setting: OnlineJoin us to learn everything you need to know about working with school communities - teens, parents, teachers, adminstrators, school board members, and community at large ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Georgia monthly online meeting (GA – State)
Host Organization: State State/Region: GA Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Georgia Braver Angels Georgia monthly online Zoom meeting.
Braver Angels Songwriting Workshop
Host Organization: BA National - Music Partner Org(s): Bethel Woods Center for the Arts State/Region: - National Setting: In-person Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Bethel** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
BAUtah Lunch Chats
Host Organization: State State/Region: UT Setting: OnlineA moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum.
Monthly PDX Depolarization Gathering
Host Organization: State State/Region: OR Setting: In-person Steeplejack 2400 NE Broadway, PortlandJoin us at this monthly gathering where you will get to meet some of your fellow local Braver Angels. The format changes month to month, but usually involves small group or individual discussions, while supporting our host with your patronage. This event is open to everyone and there is no registration needed, simply show up! […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Idaho State Alliance Monthly Meeting (ID – State)
Host Organization: State State/Region: ID Setting: OnlineJoin Idaho Braver Angels for our monthly state-wide meeting to learn about activities, get to know others in Idaho working on depolarization, and practice skills in speaking and listening according to Braver Angels principles. The meeting program lasts an hour with an optional 30 minutes of additional hang out time
Aug. 2025 Debate Chair Forum
Host Organization: BA National - Debates State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online US* Restricted Attendance: Restricted to Debate Chairs and those who have begun the training process (by completing at least step 1 - the training eCourse). If you are interested in getting started, please visit https://braverangels.org/get-involved/debate-chairs/ to learn more and enroll in the training. Are you a Braver Angels Debate Chair or Chair-in-Training? If so, join […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Indiana 2025 Weekly Lunch Meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana State/Region: IN Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Indiana focus, all are welcome Weekly meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!
Skills for Challenging Conversations: LAPP Skills for All (CO – Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance/Reclaiming Civility)
Host Organization: Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance Partner Org(s): Reclaiming Civility State/Region: CO Setting: In-personLocal Focus: Colorado Springs area Learn and practice the LAPP framework (Listen/Acknowledge/Pivot/Perspective) for difficult conversations. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Braver Angels Resolution Development Workshop
Host Organization: BA National - Debates State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USDo you want to bring a Braver Angels Debate to your Alliance? It's not as hard as it seems -- but there's one thing you'll want to put extra time into, and that's your resolution. In this online workshop, the Braver Angels Debate Team will help you ensure your resolution is about a question that […]
Community debate on freedom of religion (CO – Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance)
Host Organization: Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance Partner Org(s): Reclaiming Civility State/Region: CO Setting: In-personCome join us for this debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced and what you think. About this Event Resolved: The First Amendment correctly prioritizes freedom of religion over freedom from religion. You probably haven’t experienced […]
Local Debate – Community Discussion: Homeless Encampments
Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance State/Region: IL Setting: In-person Sulzer Regional Library 4455 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago* Local Focus: Chicago IL within city limits Come join us for this debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced and what you think. About this Event Resolved: Chicago Should Allow Homeless Encampments in Public Spaces […]
The Spirit of Curiosity – Sunday Morning Forum (St. Paul’s Cathedral)
Host Organization: San Diego Braver Angels Alliance Partner Org(s): St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral State/Region: CA Setting: In-person St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral 2728 Sixth Ave, San DiegoJoin us for a special in-person Braver Angels event in partnership with St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral as part of their Sunday morning forum series. Trained Braver Angels moderators will lead an interactive presentation on The Spirit of Curiosity—an invitation to engage across differences with openness, humility, and a genuine desire to understand. This is a […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – BA Ambassadors Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: Online* Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed.
BAUtah Lunch Chats
Host Organization: State State/Region: UT Setting: OnlineA moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum.
Alliance/Members Meeting – DC Alliance Monthly Membership Meeting (DC – Braver Angels Washington, DC)
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: DC Setting: In-person Political Pattie's 901 G St NW, WashingtonLocal Focus: Washington, DC Join the Braver Angels DC Alliance for our monthly membership meeting. Meet other local volunteers, hear what's going on this month, and find ways to volunteer with Braver Angels. We'll devote the first hour to the formal meeting and the second hour to a social, so come get involved and make […]
